Pinyin: sang zhi

ENGLISH NAME: White Mulberry Young Twig

LATIN NAME: Mori Ramulus

Properties: bitter, neutral
Channels Entered: Liver

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Dispels Wind, Opens Channels and Collaterals

2. Promotes Diuresis and Reduces Swelling

DOSAGE
10 to 30 grams. Unprocessed Sang Zhi has a slow and moderate overall action. Frying it with grain-based liquor wiU enhance its effect to dispel wind and damp- ness, open channels and collaterals, and relieve pain.